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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,825.96, 565,302.32 and 124,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,825.96, 565,302.32 and 124,179.27 is: 186,289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,825.96 : 565,302.32 = 124,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,825.96/565,302.32 = 124,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,825.96x = 565,302.32 × 124,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,825.96x = 70,198,829,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,198,829,426.91/376,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,289.79

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